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The 2023 Kia Niro Plug In Hybrid Is The Affordable Plug In Crossover You've Been Looking For

The 2023 Kia Niro Plug In Hybrid Is The Affordable Plug In Crossover You've Been Looking For

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Basically the Niro PHEV is a regular Niro with a bigger electric motor and a bigger battery. The combo gives you more power (180 horsepower vs 139 in the hybrid) and an all electric rage of 33 miles. What's the downside? Very little in reality. You lose a small amount of cargo capacity and hybrid mode economy drops from 53 combined to 48 combined. Kevin: Eh, the only actual legitimate reason I could see why someone would need to buy this over the EV is if you did a substantial amount of long (over 300 miles) road trips. By substantial amount, I mean at least twice a month. Otherwise, the EV is going to be better in every way. Needing 500 miles of range when you drive 900 miles a month is not a legitimate reason.
Date: 2022-10-10

Comments and reviews: 5


Interesting, on the car scene Korean side by side comparison they show the new one has a 2 position rear seat. It's only an inch or so but definitely reclines. Also no mention if it actually does have the ev only reverse, I've only read about it. For me with a 2019 PHEV the larger electric motor would be the main reason to upgrade as I live in a hilly area and the 60hp motor struggles on the climbs.
Alex, lots of discussion around the necessity of a heat pump in cooler areas vs engine heat but I read that most PHEV heat pumps only work to -6 C or 20F. Being in Canada most of winter means the heat pump seems to be pointless. The electric heater seems to be actually better for a wider temp range.

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I would like to see you get the Sportage PHEV with the AWD. I think it will be the biggest competitor to the RAV4 Prime which is nearly impossible to find or buy.
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How did you know I m looking for a plugin with a rear wiper? That s literally why I m looking at trading my volt in. Alex how do you know these things?
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Great, informative review as always! Thanks for keeping us up to date on all of the new car models, especially those with a plug.
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Nice, but ruined yet again by a sea of piano gloss vomit black, especially on touch points. Cmon Kia. Learn from Honda!
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